Rep. Kevin McCabe

Co-sponsor HB 358

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to defamation claims based on the use of deepfakes; and relating to the use of deepfakes in electioneering communications.

Maddy summaryThis Alaska bill establishes civil liability for defamation claims arising from the use of synthetic media, such as deepfakes, and specifically prohibits their use in electioneering communications. It allows harmed individuals to sue creators, disseminators, or those who remove required warnings for damages and attorney fees, while also permitting courts to issue injunctions to stop the publication of such content. To protect free speech, the law includes a defense for content that clearly discloses it has been manipulated or is satire or parody, and it shields internet service providers and broadcasters from liability unless they actively remove these disclosures.

Passed May 13, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 116

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to grants and costs funded by the restorative justice account; relating to the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault; and providing for an effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how money from Alaska's restorative justice account is distributed to various state programs and organizations. It establishes a specific order for funding, ensuring that between 10 and 13 percent goes to the crime victim compensation fund and two to six percent supports the office of victims' rights. The remaining funds are allocated to nonprofit groups providing services for crime victims and domestic violence survivors, as well as for mental health and substance abuse treatment for offenders. Additionally, the bill designates one to three percent for nonprofit grants related to offender treatment and one to three percent for the Department of Corrections to cover incarceration or probation costs.

Passed May 12, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 169

Passed · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to certain fish; and establishing a fisheries rehabilitation permit.

Passed May 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 107

In committee · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to criminal law definitions.

In committee May 6, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 332

In committee · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to the sale of the Alaska Railroad; and providing for an effective date.

In committee May 3, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 8

In committee · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

Encouraging the Department of Fish and Game to adopt certain regulations relating to fisheries bycatch.

In committee May 2, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 3

Passed · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to specie as legal tender in the state; and relating to borough and city sales and use taxes on specie.

Passed Apr 24, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 45

In committee · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

An Act relating to contributions from permanent fund dividends to the general and permanent funds.

In committee Apr 22, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HJR 26

In committee · Alaska House · Co-sponsor

Urging the expansion of state jurisdiction over coastal water.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 173

In committee · Alaska House · Lead sponsor

An Act relating to public construction contracts; and providing for an effective date.

In committee Apr 18, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track